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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. E. B. MURRAY, Editor. THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1S*7. T3RMS: - ONEYKATtw. c.u_81.50. - SIX; MOSTHB._ 7Sc. The Bill to renew and amend the Charier of the Anderson Building and Loan. Association has passed both Houses and will become a law, as has also the-'Bill to incorporate the town of Peridleton. The proposition to abolish the Home? stead exemption as to debts hereafter to be contracted was defeated in the Senate, and a Bill to reduce the amount of the Homestead was also defeated in the House. Therefore, there will be no proposition to change the Homestead submitted to the people this year. There has been considerable interest {:/. along the line of the old Blue Ridge Road to secure the adoption of that line in the Charter of .the Cumberland Valley ?^and Unaka Railroad Company. The fi?itoad has a fine .prospect of being built, ? ;.v-and hence the interest in its charter i3 ??'very great. : The City Council, of Anderson have - . asked for certain amendments to the City Charter which will be acted on at . this session of . the- Legislature. Among the matters pertaining to the City to be provided for, are the Cemeteries pur ; chased by the City Council, one for the white people and-one for the colored ? people. '- ? - ^^ ^Tho-BjljL to incorporate the Cumber ; land' Valley and Unaka Railroad has been introduced in both Houses, and -'rs:\will idoubtless become an Act. Its route ^ * is fixed from some point on the Oconee /? r-line,by or near Walhalla, to Anderson, . and thence through the Counties of Ab? beville, Edgefield, Aiken, Barnwell, Col leton, Berkley and Charleston, to Charleston. The House of Representatives took a ; rebess from Saturday until Tuesday. %They had a full calendar, and might have spent the time at work very profi ctr?feibjy. Tin entireAnderson delegation votla^^girfllat't^B pr?lK^ion Jfljbjike a recess.' The Senate took a recess troSE Friday to Tuesday at half past seven o'clock. In order to do so, the Senate ^"^ worked very diligently, and were up with their calendar. The Senate is a smaller body than the House, and can, therefore, more easily keep up with the work before : ' it. - __?__ ? The House of Representatives by a '. decided majority defeated the Bill to reduce the rate of interest to seven per v centr CoE Brown made an able argu? ment in its favor, but could not change the large majority which voted against a similar Bill last year. In the Senate the Bill -was defeated by. a vote of 19 to 16. A change of two votes vould have reversed the rate .of the Bill. It is not improba? ble that the question will again be brought before the Legislature on a proposition to make the rate eight per cent, instead of ten. ' Senator Murray has secured the pas? sage of a Bill through the Senate to .punish'raiiroads who fail to post their schedule time when trains are behind for half an hour or more; also, a Bill to punish railroads which fail to settle their freight charges with consignees accord? ing to the contract, bill of lading, receipt r shipping, memoranda or other agree? ment" In writing, made by the railroad which receives the freight for shipment ; also, a Bill "to require railroads lying wholly, of tbergreater part in this State, to keep an officer at some point on the road in the State, authorized to act for the road inall business matters. ?. The proper disposition of the forfeited lands in the State is a subject of very great interest, and the present Legisla? ture will probably'pass some measure to rdispose of It. ..There are over half a million dollars of taxes due the State on -these lands. The former owners are liv? ing on them and paying no taxes to the State^JlhASjate's'title is worthless, and r?s'?Ee law now stands, there is no way to secure the collection of these taxes. It is due to the tax paying people of the State that the law should be so amended as to mate all-the citizens of the State pay their taxes. The law should not only be so amended as to collect taxes ^ue. on past forfeitures, but also to pre? vent future forfeitures. Jpn Ihe.Senate on. last ^Thursday the Joint Resolution providing for callingra Constitutional. Convention came up for consideration, and on the call of Senator . Smythe, the vote on passing it to its third reading was taken by yeas and nays, and --resulted in 20 yeas to 13 nays. Senator ..Smythe raised the Constitutional objec - tion that the Bill had not received a two -thirds vote. The vote on the Joint Res? olution was thereupon reconsidered, and it was placed back on the calendar. On Friday it went through the same process, except that it gained two votes. It requires 24 votes to pass it. The Senate may get the two-thirds vote in favor of it, and if so, it will be sent to the House. It.is not likely to pass, but if it could do _ soj the State would be greatly benefited. A new Constitution would be a'great blessing for South Carolina. - The first session of the Fiftieth Con? gress assembled in Washington on last* Monday.; In the Senate the new Senators, except the Senator from We3t Virginia, were sworn in, and the usual Committees appointed to inform the House of Rep? resentatives and the President" that the ^Senate was organized and ready for busi? ness, after which the Senate adjourned. I This session being the first of the Fiftieth Congress, the officers of the House had to be elected. Mr. John G. Carlisle, the Speaker of the last House and nominee cf j the Democratic Caucus for Speaker, was elected over Thomas B. Reed, the Repub? lican nominee, by a majority of fifteen votes. The other Democratic nominees were elected, and the House adjourned. This will be ono of the most important : sessions of Congress that ha3 been held for ? years. It is the long session and precedes the Presidential election. The Senateis nearly equally divided between the Democratic and Republican parties, and the Democrats have only a small majority in the House. Both parties have the strongest incentives to ingra ciate themselves into the favor of the mass of votes by wise and judicious legis? lation; The tariff question will be the most important one to be considered. The present tariff raises more revenue than is necessary, and millions of dollars have accumulated in the treasury for which the Government has no use, -and the abstraction,of this vast sum from the pockets of the people should be stopped by a wiso revision of the tariff. The Farmers' Convention met in Co? lumbia last week, and its proceedings are fully reported in another column. Its effect upon legislation is not likely to be very great. The Bill to reorganize the Department of Agriculture by increasing it to ten members, and permitting it to elect the Commissioner of Agriculture, was, on motion of Senator Murray, made the speoial order for Wednesday. It has, probably, with some amendments, been passed by the Senate, and will become a law. The Bill to establish an Agricultu? ral College will hardly pass this session. The trustees of the South Carolina Uni? versity want to enlarge the University and give it an efficient agricultural de? partment. It is very uncertain as to what will be the* result of this education? al conflict, as there are no means of fore? casting the result of the vote in either House on these issues. One of tbe most important Bills of the present session, to our section of the State, is Senator Murray's Bill to prohibit railroads from consolidating without an enabling Act of the Legislature. It vides that it shall be unlawful for any railroad owning, leasing, operating, or controlling any railroad in this State to consolidate with, purchase, lease, operate or control any other railroad in tbe State, without an Act of the Legislature authorizing such consolidation. It pun nishes the violation of this provision by a forfeiture of the charter or lease, and also provides that-if any individual or individuals own a controlling interest in the stock of any railroad company in this State, and purchase stock of any other railroad in this State, such stock shall not be entitled to vote in any stock? holders meeting, but may share in the dividends of such company. The effect of this Bill, if it becomes a law, will be to prevent the consolidation of any com? peting lines of railroads in the State. Tbe Supreme Court of the United States has just rendered decisions in two very important cases. The first is known as the case of the Virginia officers, and tbe other as the Kansas prohibition case* JSJ^^^SE^^^&^outt has dis 'charged, on a writ of Sabeas'Vorpu8i the Attorney-General Ayers and Common? wealth's Attorneys Scott and McCabe from prison, who bad been imprisoned by the notorious Judge Bond of the United States Circuit Court for contempt, for obeying the laws of the State of Virginia instead of an order made by him forbid ing the State officers from instituting suit for taxes against delinquents. The Vir? ginia officers- obeyed the laws of the State, and Judge Bond imprisoned them for it. What a spectacle! A State of tbe Union at the feet of a notorious Circuit Judge. If tbe Supreme Court had sus? tained the Circuit Judge in his unconsti? tutional and high handed assumption of more than dictatorial powers, the States would be nothing more than toys in the hands of Federal Circuit Judges. The Supreme Court declares that the orders of Judge Bond adjudging the State officers in contempt are void, and their impris? onment without the authority of law, and directs their discharge. Judge Bond's unconstitutional assumptions of powers, and tbe imprisonment of a State in the person of its officers, is a crime against the Constitution and the State of Vir? ginia, and as richly merits punishment as did the treason of Arnold. Like Arnold, he may escape the punishment of law, but he must like Arnold suffer the infamy which' attaches to his name for his high-banded dictatorial assumptions on the Bench. In the Kansas prohibi? tion cases, tbe Supreme Court decided that the Kansas Prohibition Act is con? stitutional. The decision places in light so clear the doctrines of the rights of citizens, and taking private property without due process of law, that tbe only surprise is that they should ever have been used against the right of a Stale to pass a prohibition law. The Couit decides that the right of a Stato to regu? late the sale of liquor did not invade the constitutional rights of citizens ; that the right to manufacture drink for one's own use is subject to the restriction that it shall not injuriously affect the public; that what measures were necessary Tor the preservation of the public morals, health and safety had been vested in the State under the police power to regulate their own internal con? cerns; that a State could prohibit the liquor traffic, because it was well known that the abuse of the liquor traffic was productive of pauperism and crime; and that brewers hold their property Bubject to the obligation that it shall not be used so as to injuriously affect tbe rights of the community, and: thereby become a nuisance. This decision settles these questions, and assures to tbe States their rights to control the making and sale of spirituous liquors. * THE FARMERS' CONTENTION Meets, Fusses Resolutions und Adjourns, all in one Day. From the Columbia Register, Dec. 2 The second annual Convention of the Farmers' Association of South Carolina was opened in Agricultural Hall yester? day shortly after noon, being the third meeting of the Association since its organization. The hall was fairly well filled, there being a considerable number besides delegates present. This assemblage of agriculturists, which has been looked forward to with general interest for many reasons, is made up for the most part of men of middle life, with a sparse sprinkling of younger ones. While most of them bear more or less outward indications of belonging to the class which Washington said was tbe most chaste and honorable of all employ? ments, in general appearance and intel? ligence, the Convention as a whole was up to tbe average of any gathering of equal numbers which has lately assembled in South Carolina. Its members were evidently solid and substantial men and exhibited a deter? mined and business like way of approach? ing any matters under consideration. At just quarter past 12 o'clock tbe President of the Association, Mr. D. K. Norris, of Anderson, called the Conven? tion to order and delivered the following opening addiiess. Gentlemen of the Convention: A merciful God has permitted you to assemble again in tbe discharge of a duty that we owe to ourselves and to the high calling of which we are devoted follow? ers for the earnest, faithful and success- < ful performance of which succeeding generations will bless you, and the grand scheme advocated and inaugurated by you for its betterment. That the farmers' share of tbe profits of the enormous crops grown since the war have been unjustly small all unbiased me'n will admit; that the agricultural interests of the State are languishing no one disputes; that the agriculture of the State is rapidly passiDg into the hands of the incompetent and shiftless, no careful observer of passing events will deny; and that the time has come, and fully come, when something should be done to rescue this decadence in the State's largest interest, all are per? fectly agreed. To assist in putting into operation causes which will restore to the farmer prosperity, enable him by deep study of agricultural science and general education to build up again his lost for? tune and abandoned hope, and to rival the advance in other lines of industrial ligence of the country is the task before you. At the last session of this Convention it was thought wise, in behalf of the objects mentioned above, to ask of our legislators an enlargement of our Board of Agriculture and its reorganization upon a more liberal basis, and the estab? lishment of an Agricultural College, which would be worthy of and would have the support of the farmers of the State. The former of these bills passed the House. In the Senate its final con? sideration was postponed until the present session of that body. The latter measure was not passed, for reasons which appeared sufficient. We are firmly convinced of the importance of these measures and of the great auxiliary help which they will give to the agriculture of the State, and they should be no longer postponed. It ia needless to dis? cuss them or their merits. Enough has been said through the press during the past year to establish them in the minds of all of our people who are not utterly blinded by self-conceit, dogmatism or spirit of opposition to progress. Indeed there seems to be left very little question of the merits of the measures proposed, and opponents finding themselves with? out argument, would defeat their enact? ment by jarring that sensitive nerve, the pocket. If it were necessary, gentlemen, it could be pointed out how it is possible to. inaugurate these measures without adding to the burdens of the people or detracting from the efficiency of the gov? ernment, but-it would be presumptuous to do this to an intelligent Legislature which will pass upon them. ? Can a State which freely votes, per? haps, $25,000 for simple experimental stations, which affords a $35,000 office for one of its servants, and such conven? iences as he has been able to collect around him, which enjoys an annual specific income from its farmers of $28,000, from the national government $11,500, and $15,000 for this very pur? pose, which alone of all the States in this Union has an annual income from its water ways of over $200,000, and whose purse is so well filled that it can afford delinquent taxes to aggregate $396,000, whose officers are so generously paid that pending a canvass the average voter is bewildered with the number and rich? ness of the material offered for the places, whose policy is to vote thousands of dol? lars annually to educate boys, other than those who would engage in agriculture, for the career of life. Can such a State plead inability on the Bcore of poverty ? It is incredible. Sustained as we are by the right and having the moral support of the people at large, let us deliberate with calmuess and moderation, but with earnestness, and leave our conclusions and claims with those who have been elected to position to carry out the wishes of the people. The roll of delegates was then made up, the chairmen of the different county delegations giving to the Secretary, J. T. Duncan, of Newberry, the list of their delegations. ?A motion was made to insert as Arti? cle II of the by-laws a provision for the election of officers, and renumber the articles following. After some discussion, which evidenced that the Convention did not wish to pro? ceed to the election of officers, the matter was referred to a committee consisting of one from each county. On motion, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was disposed with. As Chairman of the Executive Com? mittee, Captain Tillman read a letter sent by him in his official capacity in reply to a circular sent out by the Com? missioner of Agriculture, asking infor? mation in relation to the location, cost and curriculum of an agricultural college. The letter was received as information. Under the head of reports of special committees but one was forthcoming. Capt. Tillman reported that a committee of three had been appointed at the last Convention to draft certain bills to carry out the wishes of that Convention, present the same' to the Legislature and secure their passage if possible. The committee had discharged its duty bo far as possible, and had drawn up a bill to reorganize the Agricultural Department. This had been withdrawn and a new one substi? tuted which had passed the House and now hangs in the Senate. A bill for a separate Agricultural College was.not introduced by reason of the general scarcity of means and other sufficient reasons. The report was received as in? formation. Captain Tillman at this point said that he thought the Convention was working in the dark and suggested that the Sec? retary read a summary of the proceedings of last year's Convention. A motion to this effect being adopted the Secretary read some of the minutes of the last pre? vious meeting and the platform then adopted. A committee of one from each county was appointed under the provisions of a resolution adopted that such a committee should be appointed and have as its duties the arrangement of business for the consideration of the Convention. On motion, alternates were given the privilege of the floor and to participate in discussion, and it was also moved and adopted that the Committee bn Business sit during the recess. information invited. The following resolutions were offered by G. W. Shell, of Laurens, and adopted by the Convention : Resolved, That this Farmers' Conven? tion respectfully invite the Board of Trustees of the South Carolina College to send such one or more of their number of the faculty of the South Carolina I College to meet this Convention to night at 7.30 o'clock to explain and discuss the question of agricultural education and the best means of promoting the same iu South Carolina, and that a committee of three be appointed at once to extend this invitation. Resolved, That the discussion to be had on the subject is for the purpose of arriving at just conclusions, and any gentleman, whether a member of this Convention or of the General Assembly, who feels that he can add any light, shall have the privilege of being heard. Messrs. Shell, Ancrum and Fishburne were appointed on the committee. A resolution was adopted that a com? mittee of three be appointed to convey the invitation above indicated,' and Messrs. G. W. Shell of Laurens, Ancrum of Kershaw and [Fishburne of Colleton were appointed such committee. The report of Dr: W. P. Addison, the Treasurer, ivas read. From it was learned that of $74 collected at the last Conven? tion, $69.75 had been expended, leaving a balance of $4.25. An auditing commit? tee was appointed to examine the Treas? urer's report. Captain Iredell Jones, of York, offered a series of resolutions. The first caused something of a sensation as it was to the effect that the sense of the Convention be expressed in favor of the postponement of any move to secure a separate Agri? cultural College at this time, inasmuch as the matter had been the subject of experiment in other States and the results were not sufficiently advanced to determine the success of the plan. The following ones were of a mild and general character. All were referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Mr. Watson, of Anderson, wanted to offer a resolution in regard to the funding of the State debt, but a delegate suggest? ing that the Legislature would probably move in the matter, he did not insist. He, however, offered another resolution, which he said had been adopted at the County Convention of farmers in Ander? son. It was to the effect that the Con? vention endorse the plan of a separate Agricultural College and the reorganiza and save to the farm the intel-. tion of the Agricultural Bureau. It was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. At 2.20, on motion of Captain Tillman, the Convention took .1 recess until 7 o'clock p. m. THE NICHT SESSION. The Convention reassembled at 7 o'clock last night and by the addition of several newly arrived delegates the num? ber present was swelled to something over 100. The hall was packed, there beiug a large number of outsiders present in? cluding a good representation of the General Assembly. By reason of President Norris being troubled with hoarseness, Mr. G. W. Shell, of Laurens, was invited to preside and did so most efficiently. Mr. Cro3sland moved that the Con? vention proceed at once to THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS On motion of Mr. Crossland, it was voted that the Secretary be instructed to cast one ballot for Mr. D. K. Norris, of Anderson, as tbe choico of the Conven? tion for President. Mr. Norris expressed his acknowledg? ments for the honor conferred, but thought it but just that the office should devolve on some one else, and therefore wished to decline with thanks. Tbe Convention, however, insisted on bis serving. A committee consisting of Messrs. Watson, Fishburne and Crossland was appointed by the President pro tern to conduct the President-elect to the chair. The election for Vice-Presidents, one from each Congressional District, resulted as below, one ballot being cast for all by the Secretary on motion : First District?J. E. Wannamnker. Second?A. J. Linder. Third?John E. Bradley, of Abbe? ville. Fourth?T. P. Mitchell. Fifth?Captain Iredell Jones, of York. Sixth?E. T. Stackhouse, of Marion. Seventh?H. R. Thomas. Mr. John T. Duncan, of Newberry, was re-elected Secretary, and Dr. W. P. Addison, of Abbeville, Treasurer. For members of the Executive Com mitteo it was announced that but three were to be chosen, the others holding over. On motion the Committee on Res? olutions were instructed to withdraw and nominate. Captain Tillman said the original ar? rangement was that each year the com? mittee should decide by lot or vote who should retire but it bad not been done. He said there were some members who had never did anything and he thought dead timber had better be cut away. The Chairman said he thought it the ducy of the committee to decide in that way. After a brief retirement the committee returned and announced as its nominees: Third District?J. K. Morrah, of Ab? beville; Fourth?J. W. Stribbling, of Spartanburg; Seventh?J. D. Morrison, of Berkeley. The Convention elected the gentlemen named members of the Executive Com? mittee. Mr. Walter for the Auditing Commit? tee reported that the Treasurer's accounts had been examined and found correct and recommended it be accepted. It was so voted. The Chairman stated that the commit? tee appointed to invite the attendance of a representative of the Trustees or facul? ty of the South Carolina College had discharged their duty so far as possible. Judge A. C. Haskell, a member'of the Board, would explain the matter to the Convention. Judge Haskell being introduced said tbat he had received from the committee the invitation extended by the body to tbe Board of Trustees of the University, courteously inviting that Board to ap? pear by a representative, one of their number or one of the officers of the in? stitution to explain and discuss their views of agricultural education and for the best promotion thereof in the Stale of South Carolina. The time being short the committee bad discharged its duty by handing him the resolutions with the request to com? municate with the Board, He regretted to say that as the Board had held its annual meeting the night previous and several members had returned home, there was no quorum in the city and no meeting could be held. Feeling the im? portance and appreciating the invitation he had called on as many members of the Board as were within reach and had by them, been requested to appear to thank the Convention for its request and to express their regret at not being able to act officially, most of them, indeed, being occupied by their official duties. They appreciated the importance of the subject now before the Convention for deliberation and to the best of their ability their views have been expressed in the annual report, which, in accord? ance with law, they have submitted to the General Assembly and is now before them. He had been requested further to band in a copy of the report and give it as representing the views of the Board of Trustees. They felt sure the Bame will receive the Convention's full and earnest consideration, not only the subject treat? ed, but the views of the Board as ex? pressed in the report. It represented the results of long in? vestigation and experience. He could Bay the plan submitted is that which has met the fullest approval everywhere. It is in accordance with the views expressed in 1865 by their own representatives in tbe General Assembly. It was recog? nized then by the people that a change was needed, but it was re-established on the basis ofLthe old College. Alluding to tbe history of the College up to 1876 the speaker said the people's representatives then took it again in hand, and, step by step, constantly en? larging and improving, they had brought it up to its present condition, and at this time, recognizing the popular demand, the Trustees had suggested this plan as covering all the wants and diversified interests of this State. There had been no tardiness, no in? difference, progress had only been re? tarded by poverty. It was a wide Uni? versity scheme, that will have in one college all, and more than all there has ever been possible in the college before. It will include a College of Agricul? ture and the Mechanic Arts, that it. is believed will equal any in the Union. This is followed by a College of Phar? macy, a department of education, to secure which hitherto our sons have had to go out of the State. There would also be a Normal College for teachers and a law school, where young men can secure diploma as valuable as from any similar institution anywhere. It promises to open to our young men j a field for labor and promotion in those practical sciences, surveying, civil engi? neering, etc., part and parcel of the manufacturing enterprises which pro? mote tbe wealth of every State. Hither? to in this field men had to be brought here from abroad. It need be so no longer. The experimental farm was now in operation, the mechanical workshops were in operation, and he hoped his hear? ers would go and see the work of the hands of the youth of South Carolina. This plan doubles, trebles and magni? fies everything in the original plan of this college and makes its graduates tho peers of those in any State. He hoped tbe plan would meet not only with the approval of the Conven? tion, but that of the representatives of the General Assembly. Judge Haskell concluded by asking leave to present a copy of the Trustees' report, which with his remarks, on mo? tion, were received as information. Captain Tillman made tbe report of the Committee on Resolutions, prefacing the same by some remarks to the effect that of the sundry resolutions referred to them, they had rejected one and changed or embodied tbe others in those which they had to report. Tho report was as follows: The Committee on Resolutions beg leave to submit the following report: ZZ Resolved, That this Convention does earnestly urge the Legislature to estab? lish a separalo Agricultural College, and to reorganize the Bureau. Resolved, That it is not the purpose of the farmers of the State to make their organization a political body, hostile to other classes, nor is it their intention to attack the integrity of our State officers, nor their policy to arraign or dictate to the Legislature. Resolved, That we believe in the thor? ough organization of the farmers of the State, with the object and firm purpose of developing the agricultural resources. Resolved, That we regret the action of some of the counties which have declined to send delegates to this Convention, and respectfully invite them bereafte. to unite with the Farmers' movement. Resolved, That we believe in the neces? sity and propriety of reorganizing the Agricultural Department, to make it more efficient and useful, and respectfully ask the Legislature to give careful con? sideration to the several bills already in? troduced in their body looking to that end. A motion that the report be adopted was carried by a chorus of "ayes," no one voting in the negative. Captain Til man then offered the reso? lution given helow, which is exactly the same as the fifth article of the platform adopted at last year's Convention. It was adopted over again last night and reads as follows: We urge the Legislature not to squan? der the State's property by allowing the wholesale exportation of phosphates at merely nominal prices, and that with a view of lessening the burdens of taxa? tion they take into consideration the ad? visability of increasing the phosphate royalty. At this point a lull in the proceedings occurred. No motions were made, and delegates talked with each other and seemed to be at a loss as to what was to come next. This is what came: A motion to adjourn sine die. The motion was put, carried amid the noise of the feet of rising delegates, and at 8:30 after being in session only three and one-half hours both afternoon and even? ing, the second annual Convention of the Farmers' Association was declared adjourned without day. Just before the motion to adjourn was put Captain Iredell Jones arose and wished to offer a resolution but was ruled out of order, as a motion to adjourn was before the house. The sudden termination of the pro? ceedings was a surprise to all the out? siders present, and it is safe to say most of the delegates. The explanation of the followers of the Captain is that all the business having been transacted for which the Convention had been called there was no need of further meeting. They also claim this peculiarly short, session as due entirely to the great har? mony in their ranks and absence of opposition or discussion. Those who do not believe in Tillman or his movement express the opinion that the whole affair was a fizzle and died of quick consumption, so to speak. This leader of the farmers' hosts was seen at the Grand Central after the Con? vention by the Register scribe, who asked him if he was satisfied with the Conven? tion and its results. ? "Are you ?" was the question made to stand service as an answer. The reporter didn't express his pre? viously conceived ideas of the lively times probable at Agricultural Hall this week, but Captain Tillman, being a bit of a mind reader apparently, replied to the outspoken thought: "Nothing very rabid or revolutionary about it, was there ? Yes, I am perfectly satisfied, and am now going to Marion where a meeting for a joint debate has been arranged with some one who is going to take my scalp, they say." Captain Iredell Jones' opinion could not be gained, but it is understood he confided to a friend that the Convention had done nothing. Another friend, also a delegate, insisted that the session of the Committee on Resolutions, of which he was a member, was as harmonious as the Convention, and that Captain Jones did jiot feel hurt by tho rejection of his res? olution. ? Recorder McCord, of the Probate Court, in Cincinnati, says that as a rule women are less selfish than men. He comes to this conclusion after reading 100 wills, in which he found many cases where the husband made provision to cut off the widow's supplies in case she re? married ; and in his whole experience he has read but one will of a married woman wherein any such stipulation was made respecting her husband. ? A-harder thing to keep than a secret ?Money.. MONET TO LOAN, THE ANDERSON BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION will lend money on Mortgages of Real Estate, on advantageous terms to the borrower. For information call on J. D. MAXWELL, Sec. Dec 8, 1SS7 22 500 Bushels Peas Wanted. IWANT to buy by 1st Janaary next 500 bushels Peas?for the Cash. J. S. FOWLER. Dec 8, 18S7_22_ All! Christmas Goods. YES, if you want a Present for your father, mother, brother, sister and all the little ones, and friends, too, go to Miss P. ERSKINE'S, Pendleton, S. C, and see her Large and Beautiful Stock. And she will give yon Bargains, too, for she has the Goods and she means to sell them. Now, don't forget it, or you'll regret it. Dec 8, 1887_22_1? DUE WOTSCE. EVERY one indebted to the old firm of of HILL, ADAMS & CO., will please pay up before the 24th day of this month. The Administrator of the Estate of the deceased Partner demands a settle? ment, and all cine claims not paid by the 1st day of January, 1888, will pass out of | our hands into the hands of an Attorney for collection. HILL & ADAMS. Dec 8, 1887 22 4 Notice of Sale. IWILL sell at Capt. E. M. Snipes', at Fair Deal P. O., on Wednesday, 14th inst., the following mortgaged property : Two Mules, one Wagon, one Buggy, sets Blacksmith and Carpenter Tools. In ad? dition to the above other property will be sold at same time and place. SILAS KAY, Mortgagee. Dec 8,18S7 _22_1*_ Wotice to Pay Up. ALL persons indebted by Note or Ac? count to me, either in my own right or as Executrix of tho last Will of my late husband, J. B. Rogers, aro hereby notified to call and pay up before the 1st day of January next. After that date all unpaid claims will be placed in the hands of my Attorneys, Messrs. Prince & Vandiver, for collection MRS. J. B. ROGERS Williamston, S. C. _Dec8, 1887 _ 22_ 4 and Whiskey Hab? its cured at homo with oat pain. Book of par? ticulars sent FREE. _ ...... ,. . B.M.WOOLLEY.M.D. ' Atlanta, Uu. UOlco Whitehall St. fin <tjonn A ji?^Tircan b?u,ntic U)1UU 10 KPuUU working for us. .Agents preferred who can furnish their own horses and give their whole time to tho business. Sparc mo? ments may be profitably employed also. A few vacauclcH >n towns and cities. B. F. JOHNSON it CO.. 1013 Itfain Street, Richmond, Ya. THE above uamed personage having dec coming Holidays, will be found w! Stock of? CHRISTMAS Both cheap and good, for both great and brains to think of something to give your will be both useful and ornamental. Wives, bear in mind that the above ru And now "a word to the wise": Young man, if you want to make hapi do not hesitate, but come at once and get 1 Remember, Christmas Presents from 5e t miss : IXc 8,1887 Notice to Trespassers. ALL persons are warned not to hunt, fish, or trespass in any way, on our lands. The law will be enforced. W. J. STEVENSON", NANCY ARMSTRONG; M. A. SNIPES, MRS. M. J. STEVENSON) B A XTER.I IA YS. MRS. M. L. HAYS, XL E. McFARLAND, J. J. McFARLAND, L. E. McFARLAND, J. M. STEVENSON.' _Dec S, 1S&7__22_V? WILD CONFUSION ? AT ? A. P. HTJBBARD'S. LESS than 2,000 Dolls have to be sold befure'Christmas at 5c, 10c, 15c, 20e, and up to $2.00 if necessary, and the pret? tiest lot of 5c and 10c Goods ever put on the Counter. Only got 1700 lbs. CANDY left, and REASONS reasonable. If Hubbard don't sell cheap enough this time you'll have to hunt for a crazy man to get 'em lower. Ham. Webb and Bill Power takes the cake on selling cheap. Come early and often, just like you were going to vote. Santa Claus Buys from Hubbard. J>ec 8,18S7_22_ AT THE BOOK STORE - OF - GE0. W. FANT & SON ILL be found an Elegant assortment of Christmas Cards and Novelties of the latest and most attractive designs. Oil Paintings and Photo. Frames, Photo, and Auto. Albums, Pocket and Family Bibles, Writing Desks and Inkstands, Pa peteries, Gold Pens, Scrap Books, Poems, Novels, Chatterboxes, Toy Books, &c, &c , and many other articles suitable for Pres? ents, at the most reasonable prices. SANTA CLAUS will make onr Store his headquarters for the season as hereto? fore, and all are invited to call and see our Stock. Dec 8,1887_22_ Cheapest Christmas Goods IN THE CITY ARE AT E'S. TOYS, FRUITS, CURRANTS and CITRON, MINCE MEAT, BUTTERS, MACCARONI and CHEESE. CANNED GOODS, Of all kinds. ?Sr- LLave moved from my old Stand, and am now next door to McCully, Cath cart & Co. See mo belbre you tony. Dec 8,1887_22_ " MASTEE/S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. In the Court of Common Pleas. Charles Smith, as Administrator of Millie Smith, deceased, vs. Millie Moore, Mary E. Moore, et al. TN obedience to an order of sale in the X above case, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALESDAY IN JANU? ARY next, the Land below doscribed to wit: All that Tract of Land, situate in Brushy Creek Township of Anderson Co., S. ft, containing 100 acres, more or less, it being the same whereon Andrew Smith died. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, and the balance on a credit of twelvemonths, with interest from day^of sale, secured by bond and mortgage of the premise. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec. 8, 1887, 22 ? 4 Judge of Probate's Sale. State of Soutii Carolina, County of Anderson. In the Court of Probate. Dr. N. J...Newell, Executor of Mrs. B. Newell, deceased, Plaintiff against Lu? anda Newell, Jane M. Boyd, et al., De? fendants?Action to sell land for pay? ment of debts, (fcc. BY virtue of nn order in the. above case made in this Court, I will sell on SALESDAY IN JANUARY next, at An? derson C. H., S. ft; the following described Tract of Land, as the real estato of Mrs, B. Newell, deceased, to wit: All that TRACT OF LAND Containing two hundred and seventy-five acres, more or less, situated in Anderson County, State aforesaid, and bound by lands of the estate of Mrs. B. Newell, de? ceased, E. Hall, deceased, Reuben D. Newell, Stephen Stone, and others. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, and the re? mainder on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with leave to anticipate payment. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. F. COX, J. P. Dec 8,1887_22_4_ NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against theEstateof Jesse R. Smith, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, properly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to make payment. EVA I. SMITH, Executrix. Dec 8, 1887 22 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of F. M. Kay, deceased, are hereby notified t? present them, properly proven, to the undersigned within tho time prescribed by law, and all per? sons indebted to said Estate must make pavment. T. I.. CLINKSCALES, "I r? tw. M. E. KAY. 'jExrs. Doc 8, 1887 22 3 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IS TII13 COURT OF PROBATE. Ex parte Ezekiel Harris, Executor, in re. the Estate of Caleb Cullins, deceased.? Petition for Final Settlemant and Dis? charge. To A. N. Cullins, Lawrence W. Cullins, William N. Hughes, James C. Hughes and Joseph M. Hughes: TAKE notice that the undersigned will apply to the Judge of Probate at An? derson C. H., S. ft, on Friday, the20th day of January, A. D. 1888, at 11 o'clock a. m., for a Final Settlement of the Estate of Caleb Cullins, deceased, and discharge from the office of Executor of said Estate. Dated Gth dav of December, A. D. 1887 EZEKIEL HARRIS,- Executor, Dec 8, 1887_22_6_ PAIE NOTICE. THE Notes and Accounts of Capt John W. Daniels are in my hands for col? lection. Please take notice, and call and settle, and save cost and trouble. Respectfully, C. WARDLAW, Attorney at Law. Dec 1, 18S7 21 4 YOU must be a stranger no longer, and if you OWE ME ANYTHING on Note or "Account you must come forward and make payment in full or in part, and thereby save TROUBLE and COST. 1 must have my money. J. S. FOWLER. HE - STORE!! ided to locate in Anderson during the th bis wonderful and unusually large PRESENTS, small. Husbands, when racking your vives, call around and get a present that le holds good for you too. iy the heart of your "best Sunday Girl," er a present. ;p. LIZZIE WILLIAMS. JOH JEWELERS. WIDE AWAKE! ALWAYS AHEAD! "We have the Choicest and Largest Display of JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE Ever Opened in Anderson ! Solid Gold Stem Winding, American Lever, Watches, $25.00 to $75.00. Nickel and Silver Watches $2.50 to $15.00. A wonderful Variety of Novelties suitable for Christmas Presents. The best Quadruple Plated Silverware. Many new and beautiful pieces, * ssr Be sure to visit our Store before making your Christ? mas purchases. *?*Now's a good time to try one of our Never-Go-Back Rings. They go. Dec 8,1887 22 5 LET US REMIND ?"0X7 -THAT ANOTHER CHRISTMAS DRAWS NEAR! j?_ND while it brings us many joys, it generally forestalls them with innumerable perplexities. When one gives a Present the natural desire is to have it appreciated, not only as a token of regard, but also for % beauty and utility as well, and so the generous and judiicious gift-maker finds himself or herself in a sea of troubled doubts over other people's tastes and preferences, and has a realizing sense that there is more depth to a loving heart than there is to the purses of ordinary mortals. People are Saving Money and Securing the Best By purchasing from our seasonable line and choice eeleclion for the Holiday season, consisting of most? APPROPRIATE GIFTS, At prices nobody cares to meet. This Card is an invitation for you to call and see our Goods, regarding which too much favorable comment can scarcely be made. It is our purpose, however, to say only enough to make sure of a visit from every reader between now and Christ? mas, as we believe that our large line of Elegant Goods will appeal to the taste and admiration of every visitor better than any words that we might speak in praise of them. Suitable Gifts for Big, Little. Great and Small. Doll t IBliy your present haphazard at the first Store you come across, but look about you, and make sure that you are getting the value of your money. Thunking you for your kind attention, we wish you all a Merry Christmas, and cordially invite you to come and see us soon. WILRTTE & WILHLTE, e GRANITE ROW. A PIC NIC FOR ALL. NO CARDS._.EVERYBODY INVITED. DRESSING CASES for 25c up. Eleirant Plush Work Boies 75c up. Christmas Boxes all prices, Gilt Christmas Greetings $1 up. Writing Desks $1 up, Fancy Cologne Sets 25c up, Mirrors all prices, Odor Stands all prices, Gift Cups, Saucers and Plates, Lamps, all kinds, 25c to $1. Towel Racks, Wall Pockets, Whisk Broom Holders, Cuff and Collar Boxes, ? Shaving Caccs, Music Boxes, Elegant Sachets, four odors, Writing Cases, Gentlemen's Cases. We are very proud of our this year's selection, and show them with a great deal of pleasure, even to parties who have no intention of buying. We have had access to several beautiful lines of samples, and have given the matter more than our usual care, both as to quality and price. We confidently hope to compete successfully with any house in the up-country in this line of Goods. Iu looking around, pass this way, We are conveniently situated, and a warm and anxious welcome awaits you, whether you buy or not. hill BROTHERS, Dec 8, 1887 McCully's Corner. TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF ^^E thank you very much for the very liberal patronage you have bestowed upon us this season, which has made our business such an unprecedented success, having increased our trade largely over any preceding year, and enabled us to carry the most complete and handsomest Stock of Goods in the country. Your apprecia? tion of this is well Bhown by the fact that our Stores are crowded every day with delighted customers. We have some special lines to offer for the approaching holidays, suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Both useful and ornamental, and at prices that will astonish the natives. Newmarkets, Short Wraps and Dolmans, All fresh Goods, just in from the Factory, and very fashionable garments. Velvets, Silt Velvets and Silk Plushes, AT NEW YORK COST ! We are overstocked on them, and prefer to take our losses now, as we can't afford to carry them over. Pictures and Picture Frames at Cost! A Very Handsome Line of Carpets, On which we will guarantee to save you 10 to 20 per cent, $20.000.00 Worth of Goods to be Slaughtered Within the next thirty days, as we v?ant tc reduce our Steck that much before old Santa Claus makes his appearance. We have a large lot of Gents' Pelt Hats, Being a line of Drummer Samples, and bought way below their value. None of them are worth less than $1.00, and many of them as high as $2.50. You can have your pick out of tho lot for FIFTY CENTS. Large line of Boncle Jerseys at G5c. Ladies' and Misses' Hose, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Table Damask, and a great many other lines will be put upon our Counters and sold for what they will bring. Nothing like it ever heard of before! BOOTS AND SHOES FOR ALL. A good Woman's Polka for 75c. A good Men's Brogan for ?1.00. Ten Cases Boots at $2.00, worth $2.75. Come around and try us. It will save you money. Yours truly, BLEGKLBT, BROWN & FRETWELL Dec 1, 1887 21 E. G. EVANS, REAL ESTATE AGENT, Auction and Commission Merchant, ANDEESON, S. C. Con PROMPT attention to all business, signmcnts solicited. Will also cry sales on reasonable terms at any poinl in the County. References?The National Bank of An? derson, the Merchants generally of the City, and the public Officers of Anderson County. One desirable Lot for sale. Office?In Broyles' Building. Nov 24, 1887 20 AND A FULL STOCK OF LAMPS, LANTERNS, AND FANCY GOODS, ? AT - ?01, MID & co:s, Waverly House Corner. NOTICE. WE take this opportunity of thanking our friends and customers for their liberal patronage, and to suy to them that we are buying a full line of FRESH FAM? ILY AND FANCY GROCERIES?such as Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Flour, Mo? lasses. <?c. Also, all kinds of table delica? cies, including the celebrated Holmes & Coutts fancy and plain Crackers, and French and plain Candies arrive weekly, fresh from the factory. Canned Goods of all kinds. Cigais, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, &c. Try our "Honor Bright"' Cigar?it is the best hand-made. Try our Log Cabin Laundry Soap. But the best bargain to be had, we think, we can give you in a TRACT OF LAND, 51 miles west of Anderson with good dwelling and tenant houses, including 215 acres, with 165 acres in a high state of cul? tivation, that is either for sale very low, or can be rented by good, responsible party, but prefer selling. Would be glad to have parties, either buyers or renters, to call on the undersigned. Very respectfully, E. W. TAYLOR & CO., Northwest Corner Public Square. Sept 1, 1887_8_ HORSES AND MULES For Sale at JOHN E. PEOPLES' LIVERY STABLE. IHAVE a nice lot of Mules and Horses on hand that I will sell cheap for cash, or on time to good parties. Also, have a good Feed and Livery at? tached. All those owing me for Stock bought last year will come up and make prompt payments. Messrs. L. L. Gaillard and W. H. Green will wait oil you in the sale of Stock. JOHN E. PEOPLES. Nov 8, 1887_17_8m Important Sale of Lots. THE public generally of the City and County will take notice that the City Council of Anderson, S. C, will seU on MONDAY, the 12th December, 1887, at 11 o'clock a. m., the choice Lots in the Silver Brook Cemetery. To introduce this Cem? etery the price of Lots has been made ex? ceedingly low, and those who avail them? selves of this opportunity will get the choice Lots at a much lower ?gure than inferior Lots will cost hereafter. The Plats of the grounds can be seen at the Store of Means & McGee, and Mr. J. L McGee will give all information desired as to price, ifcc. J. L. McGEE, Chairman Cemetery Committee. Peel; 1887_21_2 TO THE PUBLIC. rjlHE undersigned has opened a? FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, At No. 4 Brick Range, Where Meals will be furnished at all hours at the low price of 25 cents. Everything prepared in best manner. I also keep on hand the very best BEEF brought to this market. Will also keep PORK regularly as soon as drove hogs ar? rive. I always have a supply of fresh but? ter and eggs, and fat chickens. When you need anything in my line, give me a call. Satisfaction guaranteed to every patron. C. C. CUMMINGS. Nov47,18g7 19 NOTICE. Pekdleton, S. C, Nov. 22,1887. W. YOUNG has this day made an assignment to me of all of his prop? erty, Real and Personal, for the benefit of his creditors. All persons indebted to the said C. W. Young are hereby notified to make payment to me. A meeting of the creditors is hereby called on the 5th day of December next, at my store in the town of Pendleton.S. 0. P. H. E. SLOAN, Assignee. Nov 2-1, 1887_20_3 MONEY TO LOAN. FIRST Mortgage Loans negotiated for a term of years upon improved pro? ductive farm properties at eight per cent, interest and a small commission. SHATTUCK & HOFFMAN, New Orleans. For particulars apply to PRINCE <fc VAND1VER, Attorneys, Anderson. S. C. Nov 3, 18S7_17_3m Mus W. Quattlebaum, ATTOKNEY AT LAW, ANDERSON, - S. C. August 25,1887 3m Notice to Creditors. JESSE T. ASHLEY having filed with me his petition showing that be is confined in the custody of the Sheriff of Anderson County on a Bail Writ for debt, at the suit of C. E. Harper, and that he is unable to give the bail required, and hav? ing filed with me an account of his Real and Personal property, as required by the Act of the General Assembly "For the re? lief of persons arrested in civil actions," with his petition under said Act, These are, therefore, to summon the said C. E. Harper and all other the creditors of the said Jesse T. Ashley to whom the said Jesse T. Ashley is in anywise indebted, to appear before me on the 15th day of De? cember, A. D. 1887, and show cause, if any they can, why ho should not be discharged from further custody of the Sheriff, and the prayer of his petition granted. M. P. TKIBBLE, c.c.P. Nov 24, 18S7 20 3